Another term you will often see in reference to fatty acids is triglyceride. Three fatty acids joined together make a triglyceride, so there are short-chain triglycerides (SCT), medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), or long-chain triglycerides (LCT).

Coconut oil is unique because it is composed predominately of MCT.

The MCT gives unique character and healing properties. Almost all of the medium-chain triglycerides used in research, medicine, and food products come from coconut oil

MCT from coconut oil are used in hospital formulas to feed the very young & the critically ill

Preparation of Fractionated Coconut Oil is by hydrolysis of coconut oil. Then, the product is passed through steam distillation to obtain the fractionated coconut oil. The result is a thin oil full of medium-chain triglycerides.

Processing (such as hydrolysis and steam distillation) the ordinary coconut oil is going to be slightly more expensive. However, the additional cost does have its own benefits and justifications. Keeping in mind it’s extremely long shelf life, stability, and rancidity-resistant properties, it is well worth to pay the price